5. Learn the process of writing, annotating and submitting articles to children’s magazines and publications at the end of the selection process to highlight the Notable Software list.

5. Learn the process of writing, annotating and submitting articles to children’s magazines and publications at the end of the selection process to highlight the Notable Software list.

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For more information, please contact:

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== '''Current Committee Members''' ==

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Chair:

Chair:

Ann Crewdson (Chair 2007-2008)

Ann Crewdson (Chair 2007-2008)

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Issaquah Library

Issaquah Library

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10 W. Sunset Way

10 W. Sunset Way

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Issaquah, WA 98027

Issaquah, WA 98027

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Daytime phone: (425-392-5430)

Daytime phone: (425-392-5430)

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crewdson@kcls.org

crewdson@kcls.org

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Members:

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Kirsten Freeman-Benson

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West Slope Community Library

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3678 SW 78th Ave

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Portland, OR 97225

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kirstenfb@wccls.lib.or.us

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Anna R. Healy (2006-2008)

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Rochelle Lee Fund

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c/o Anna Healy

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5153 N. Clark St., Suite 206

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Chicago, IL 60640

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arhealy@yahoo.com

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Angelique Kopa

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Materials Selector

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Harford County Public Library

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1221-A Brass Mill Road

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Belcamp, MD 21017

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kopa@hcplonline.info

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Jane S. Ritter (2006-2008)

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IMC

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411 Sycamore Ave.

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Mill Valley, CA 94941

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jritter@marin.k12.ca.us

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Becky White

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Allen County Public Library

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900 Library Plaza

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Ft. Wayne, IN 46802

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bwhite@acpl.info

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ALSC Office

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Attn: Notable Children's Software Submission

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50 E. Huron St.

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Chicago, IL 60611

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312-280-2163

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312-280-5271 (fax)

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www.ala.org/alsc

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[http://www.alsc-gisk.com Unofficial ALSC GISK Web Page]

[http://www.alsc-gisk.com Unofficial ALSC GISK Web Page]

Revision as of 11:41, 10 August 2007

Function Statement:

To select, annotate, and present for publication, within the criteria and procedures established for selection, a biannual list of exemplary computer software and multi-platform media currently available. To define and develop guidelines and criteria for the evaluation of interactive software and electronic media.

Goals and Objectives for Committee 2008:

1. Learn how to be proactive and contact vendors effectively for software submissions while maintaining an objective eye.

2. Learn different criteria for different types of software and how to evaluate them.

3. Gain the initiative to research software or electronic media and press releases to nominate them for consideration.

4. Work as a team of regional liaisons with assignments of regions closest to the committee member’s residence.

5. Learn the process of writing, annotating and submitting articles to children’s magazines and publications at the end of the selection process to highlight the Notable Software list.